EPCOT Preps For New Year’s Eve Celebration
The excitement is in the air as you walk around the World Showcase at EPCOT this morning as Disney World readies for its New Year’s Eve festivities.
Though Magic Kingdom tends to steal all of the New Year’s Eve attention EPCOT is always a fantastic alternative to ring in the new year!
Not only will there be some special fireworks this evening but many of the eleven countries that make up the World Showcase will throw some celebrations of their own!
As we walked through The American Adventure we noticed cast members readying one of the gazebo stages for this evening’s soiree.
This pavilion has always been know to have some form of New Year’s Eve entertainment whether its live musicians or a DJ spinning some feel good tunes.
It looks like this evening will be no exception and we can’t wait to see what’s to come!
Here are a few more images of different staging areas being set up!
Next we’re sauntering through the green park in the UK Pavilion where a similar transformation is taking place.
The gazebo is blocked off and is being prepped for this evening.
Again, unsure yet if this is a live act or DJ but we’ll let you know as soon as we know more.
Regardless, this is the perfect place to grab a pint and ring in the new year British-style!
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As you can see the lighting is taking over most of the courtyard!
We can’t wait to see it all lit up this evening.
Next it’s over to Italy where they’ve opted for a Coliseum-style set-up.
A big round lighting grid is currently in the central plaza!
We’ve got a feeling that this town square will be bustling come sundown!
This is a nice spacious area to celebrate and the World Showcase Lagoon area nearest to the Italy Pavilion always boasts wonderful views of the evening fireworks!
We love that they’ve even woven Italy’s esteemed architecture into the stage design.
Again, this is a great spot for grabbing a glass of wine and ringing in 2022.
There is a pretty elaborate lightning setup.
Here’s another look from behind the stage!
We suspect a DJ will be moving into this area later this evening!
We still have a ways to go before China officially celebrates the Year of the Tiger (February 1st)
However, this Pavilion is pulling out all the stops and has a show-stopping dragon shaped lightning rig in place for this evening.
I know where we’re going to be tonight! It’s pretty impressive.
They usually bring out their dragon parade on special occasions and we suspect that is what will be happening tonight!
If you’ve never seen one of these performances it is simply not-to-be-missed.
The dragon even breathes fire so move over Maleficent!
Here’s a look at the stage area for tonight.
Along with some fire extinguishers strategically placed.
The whole set up is pretty impressive.
Just look at this incredible dragon!
Every details is there!
Stay with us for more footage of the New Year’s Eve 2021 celebrate coming to you from EPCOT in Walt Disney World!
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